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Quinta Mazatlan is the McAllen Wing of the World Birding Center under the stewardship of the City of McAllen Parks & Recreation Department. Its mission is to preserve the 1930s adobe estate and the native plants and animals of the Rio Grande Valley, by providing a sanctuary for environmental education, eco-tourism and inspiration to people of all ages.
More Nearby Attractions
- Anzalduas Park
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Anzalduas Park and Dam-A diversion dam used to divert water from the Rio Grande.
- Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge
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Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge-Home to many birds/waterfowl, and animals native to the Valley.
- Bentsen-Rio Grande State Park
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Bentsen-Rio Grande State Park-588 acres of moist woodlands and dry chaparral brush lands on the Rio Grande.
- Museum of South Texas History
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Museum of South Texas History, Edinburg, presents history and heritage of South Texas.
- International Museum of Art and Science
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International Museum of Art and Science - An exciting variety of short and long-term exhibitions are featured in this outstanding art and science museum.
- Virgen de San Juan del Valle Shrine
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Virgen de San Juan del Valle Shrine - The original shrine was dedicated in 1954 in honor of La Virgen de San Juan de los Lagos in Mexico.
- La Lomita Mission
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Lomita Mission is the first chapel built in 1865, present structure dates from 1899.
- Shary Estate
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Shary Estate is the original home of Mr. & Mrs. John H. Shary who are buried in the chapel across at a road.
- Los Ebanos Ferry
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This is the only remaining hand-drawn ferry across the Rio Grande.
- Square Dance Capital of the World
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For its many avid fans, the Square Dance Capital of the World is McAllen.
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